Chapter 6

Measuring Volume of Liquids

Learn to measure the volume of liquids in mL and cm³ using a measuring cylinder.

What Is Volume?

The volume of a liquid is the amount of space it takes up. We measure volume in millilitres (mL). One millilitre is the same as one cubic centimetre (cm³), so 1 mL = 1 cm³.

Using a Measuring Cylinder

We use a measuring cylinder to measure the volume of a liquid. Pour the liquid in carefully. Put the cylinder on a flat table and read it at eye level. The top of the liquid makes a small curve called the meniscus. Read the volume at the bottom of the curve.

Key idea / 要点

Volume is measured in mL or cm³, where 1 mL = 1 cm³. Use a measuring cylinder and read it at eye level.

Example / 例子

Aina pours water into a measuring cylinder. The bottom of the curve is at the line marked 50. The volume of water is 50 mL.

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